Louisiana § RS 9:3304 - Exclusions
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:3304 — Exclusions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:3304. Exclusions
A. This Chapter shall not apply to leases of immovable property. This Chapter shall, however, continue to apply to leases of movable property which subsequently becomes a component part of an immovable or which are immobilized by declaration as provided under Articles 466 and 467 of the Louisiana Civil Code, in which case the lessor shall retain all legal rights to and ownership of the leased equipment notwithstanding its immobilization. This Chapter shall also continue to apply to leases of equipment which are subsequently incorporated into other movable property not otherwise subject to the lease, in which case the lessor shall retain all legal rights to and ownership of the leased equipment notwithstanding Article 510 of the Louisiana Civil Code.
B. This Chapter shall not apply to leases of incorporeal movables or licenses of contractual or proprietary rights, such as licenses for the use of computer software, trade names, copyrights, or franchises.
C. R.S. 9:3312, 3331 and 3332 shall not apply to short term leases.
D. R.S. 9:3312 and 3339 through 3341 shall not apply to leases of movable property by or to government or any governmental agency or instrumentality.
E. R.S. 9:3312, 3313, 3314, 3331, 3332, and 3339 through 3341 shall not apply to equipment leases by public utilities, common carriers, or cable television or communication companies if a subdivision or agency of this state or of any municipality or of the United States regulates, approves, or consents to the charges for the services involved.
Acts 1985, No. 592, §1, eff. July 13, 1985; Acts 1986, No. 213, §1.
{{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1986, NO. 213, §2.}}
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 9:3304
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:3304 cover?
Section RS 9:3304 ("Exclusions") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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